Which post-operative respiratory complication should the nurse take measures to prevent after a client undergoes general anesthesia? 

Which clinical indicator would the nurse expect when an intravenous (IV) line has infiltrated?  

The nurse is admitting clients to the same-day surgery unit. Which insertion site for routine peripheral venous catheters will the nurse choose most often? 

A client decides to have hospice care rather than an extensive surgical procedure. Which ethical principle does the client’s behavior illustrate? 

The nurse is caring for several postoperative clients who have had abdominal surgery. Which independent nursing intervention can help prevent the development of thrombophlebitis? 

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect when a client is diagnosed with left-sided congestive heart failure? Select all that apply. (There are 2 correct responses) 

Which finding by the nurse will be of most concern when a client has venous insufficiency? 

Which assessment is the priority when a client with heart failure reports a 9-pound (4-kilogram) weight gain in the past 2 weeks? 

Which client would be at an increased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD)? 

 A nurse is caring for a post-operative client. What strategy should the nurse recommend to prevent postoperative constipation?